Much can be learned about the condition of the planet’s environment
by looking at sea turtles. They have existed for over 100 million
years, and they travel throughout the world’s oceans. Suddenly,
however, they are struggling to survive - largely because of things
people are doing to the planet’s oceans and beaches. But what does
this mean for the human species? It is possible that a world in
which sea turtles cannot survive may soon become a world in which
humans struggle to survive. If, however, we learn from our mistakes
and begin changing our behaviour, there is still time to save sea
turtles from extinction. In the process, we will be saving one of
the earth’s most mysterious and time-honoured creatures. We might
just be saving ourselves too. South Africa has played an active
role in this, protecting its own seaturtle populations and
researching turtle populations in neighbouring countries. An early
pioneer in conservation techniques, South Africa has assisted many
countries and researchers, and the sea turtles of south-east Africa
are now extensively protected, with positive signs of recovery.
Between the Tides tells this remarkable story, as seen through the
eyes of the author, whose interest in sea-turtle research has taken
him all over the world and involved him in exciting expeditions,
scientific controversy, political unrest, the companionship of
wonderful people, both scientific and conservationist, and survival
by sheer luck. His lasting reward has been his association with
beautiful beaches and the wonderful family of sea turtles.
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